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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.95, 24,022.55 and 6,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.95, 24,022.55 and 6,151.47 is: 9,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.95 : 24,022.55 = 6,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.95/24,022.55 = 6,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.95x = 24,022.55 × 6,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.95x = 147,773,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,773,995.65/16,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.41

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